Rita Lorraine Hubbard

Hammering for Freedom

The William Lewis Story
Illustrator: Holyfield, John

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Produktbeschreibung

The inspirational story of William "Bill" Lewis, a hardworking blacksmith who slowly saved his money and bought the freedom of each and every member of his enslaved family.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Lee & Low Books
• Seitenzahl: 32
• Altersempfehlung: 7 bis 11 Jahre
• Erscheinungstermin: 25. September 2018
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 276mm x 226mm x 12mm
• Gewicht: 406g
• ISBN-13: 9781600609695
• ISBN-10: 1600609694
• Artikelnr.: 50014506

Autorenporträt

Rita Lorraine Hubbard is the author of a number of nonfiction books for young adults and runs the children's book review site Picture Book Depot and the historical site The Black History Channel. While researching her book African Americans of Chattanooga: A History of Unsung Heroes, Hubbard discovered William "Bill" Lewis's story buried in some earlier history books. She was greatly moved by Lewis's love of his family and determination to overcome the odds. Hubbard lives in Chattanooga, Tennessee. You can find her online at ritahubbard.com. John Holyfield is a fine artist whose work has been described as having a strong southern feel that captures the essence of rural life. The main themes in his art are family, spirituality, and culture. In creating this book, Holyfield spoke to a blacksmith/farrier for additional insight about the craft. Holyfield lives with his family in West Virginia. His website is johnholyfield.com.